Ashutosh K Rai
Passionate to connect and grow with leaders reinventing new ways of working. Collaborate and learn from each other's journeys, gaining invaluable insights through shared experiences
My Professional Journey
Early Career: My professional journey began as a dedicated holistic medicine practitioner specializing in Ayurveda after completing a rigorous 5.5-year Bachelor's degree in Ayurvedic Medicine in India. After completing my internship at state government hospitals, I joined a social organization, "Voice of Ayurveda," where I intensely studied the systemic challenges faced by alternative health practices in the most populous state of the most populated country.
Driven by a desire to effect change, I undertook extensive self-study of government regulations and the rulings of various Indian courts, including the Supreme Court. This effort empowered me to contribute meaningfully to the organization, helping draft and present critical amendments to the "United Provinces Act 1939," the state’s registration and licensing act. Through this work, I aimed to safeguard and elevate the status of Ayurvedic practitioners, addressing key regulatory gaps.
Driven by the early popularity of Facebook, I embarked on a transformative journey into technology, completing a Master’s in Computer Applications and working across various areas of software development, including development, automation, business leadership, IT leadership, and Agile leadership. My journey began with a part-time boot camp where I mastered PHP, MySQL, CPanel, and WordPress, marking a 180-degree shift from my previous work in social healthcare activism—a field in which I continued contributing part-time.
With over 15 years of experience, I blend technical expertise with agile leadership to drive organizational transformation and foster collaboration. I am passionate about leveraging my diverse background to lead teams and innovate within the dynamic IT landscape.
Education
Bachelors in chemistry and zoology
DDU University, India
Certifications
Project Management Institute
PMP: Project Management Professional
ACP: Agile Certified Professional
Bachelor of alternative medicines
Kanpur University, India
Php MySQL Bootcamps
UPTech Lucknow, India
ROR (Ruby on Rails Bootcamps)
Acadgild, India
Master of Science (Computer Application)
Subharti University, India
Symbiosis Coaching (ICF Coaching Partner)
CODC: Certified Organizational Development Coach
CLC: Certified Life Coaching (Time Management)
Scrum.Org
PSM 1 & 2: Professional Scrum Master
PSPO: Professional Scrum Product Owner
PAL: Professional Agile Leadership
SPS: Scaled Professional Scrum
Scrum Alliance
CSM: Certified Scrum Master
Scaled Agile
SPC: SAFe Practice Consultants
SASM: SAFe Advance Scrum Master
POPM: Product Owner Product Manager
Strength
Empathy – Understand and connect with others' perspectives.
Emotional Intelligence – Recognize and manage one's own and others' emotions.
Active Listening – Listen fully without interrupting, capturing verbal and non-verbal cues.
Conflict Resolution – Facilitate healthy conflict resolution and guide others through difficult situations.
Growth Mindset – Foster a culture of continuous learning and self-improvement.
Adaptability – Pivot strategies and approaches as needed to meet evolving needs.
Strategic Thinking – Visualize long-term goals and align daily actions with overarching vision.
Accountability – Hold self and team accountable for results, fostering ownership.
Problem-Solving – Identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Decision-Making – Make timely, informed decisions, balancing risks and benefits.
Communication Skills – Articulate ideas and expectations verbally and in writing.
Mentorship – Guide others’ growth, providing constructive feedback and support.
Servant Leadership – Prioritize team and organizational needs over personal gain.
Collaboration – Build relationships across functions, fostering mutual respect and shared goals.
Change Management – Lead transitions and minimize disruption during organizational changes.
Resilience – Persevere through challenges, demonstrating composure under pressure.
Influence – Inspire and guide others without relying on authority.
Vision Setting – Define and communicate a clear, motivating vision for the future.
Innovation – Encourage creative thinking and embrace new ideas.
Goal Alignment – Ensure team goals align with organizational objectives.
Time Management – Prioritize tasks effectively to manage time and resources.
Stakeholder Management – Engage and balance the interests of multiple stakeholders.
Agile Mindset – Embrace agility, flexibility, and incremental improvement.
Coaching Techniques – Apply coaching frameworks to support others’ growth.
Analytical Skills – Analyze data to make informed, evidence-based decisions.
Continuous Improvement – Foster a culture of iterative improvement.
Customer Focus – Keep customer needs and experiences central to decision-making.
Risk Management – Assess, mitigate, and manage potential risks.
Negotiation – Facilitate win-win outcomes in negotiations with stakeholders.
Product Vision – Craft and communicate a clear vision for product direction.
Performance Management – Set performance expectations and track progress.
Innovation Facilitation – Create an environment that encourages new ideas.
Business Acumen – Understand the market, competition, and industry trends.
Resource Allocation – Optimize team and budget resources for efficiency.
Delegation – Distribute responsibilities effectively while empowering team members.
Outcome Orientation – Focus on delivering high-impact results.
Cultural Sensitivity – Recognize and respect diversity in team dynamics.
Community Building – Foster a sense of belonging and collective purpose.
Transparency – Communicate openly and honestly, building trust.
Vision Execution – Transform vision into actionable steps that drive progress.
Skills
Software development, front-end technologies, back-end technologies, AWS cloud, Automation, DevOps, Product Ownership, Product Management, Project management and execution, Scrum Mastery, Agile Coaching, Executive coaching, Agile Product Development, Digital Product Management, Agile Frameworks, Agile Transformation Roadmapping, Agile Coaching, Agile Facilitation, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Practices, PI Planning, Agile Events/Ceremonies, Software Development Life Cycle, Verbal Communication Skills, Flexibility, Adaptive Agile Planning, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Written Communication, Business Requirement Analysis and Articulation, Negotiation, Control Monitoring and Management, DevOps Practices, Compliance Management, Automation Practices, Community of Practices (CoP), Root Cause Analysis, Jira, Trello, CI/CD, Kendis, XP, Pair Programming, TDD, Azure DevOps, Quality Management, Risk and Impact Assessments, Work Breakdown Estimation (Bottom-Up), C#, Python, Tableau, .NET, MVC, API Automation, Selenium UI Automation, AS400, Swagger, Swagger Hub, Git Version Control, Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, Jira Align, Fiddler, DevOps and Automation, DevOps Practices, Pair Work, Pair Programming, Version Control, Continuous Testing, Exploration and Deployment, AWS (VPC, Fargate, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, Load Balancer, ECS), Azure DevOps, Git, Selenium UI Automation, RestSharp, API Automation Practices.
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